Month: February 2024

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.01.24): Waypoint

Waypoint A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, progress reports, published VFR routes, visual reporting points or points for transitioning and/or circumnavigating controlled and/or special use airspace, that is defined relative to a VORTAC station or in terms...

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Airborne 01.26.24: SWA Contract!, Pegasus Gyro Sale, Virgin Galactic 6

Also: NBAA Wants Reauth ASAP, New IAC Boss Wanted, Airbus Helos, Air Borealis Southwest Airlines pilots ratified their tentative agreement to the tune of 93% in their recent vote, solidifying the last of the 'Big Four' in domestic airlines. The...

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 02.02.24: 2 More DeltaHawks!, ArkanSTOL Delay, Van’s

Also: Dynon Van's Support, More Rotor X Details, ForeFlight Voyager App, 'Jetson Bill' DeltaHawk Engines is pumping things up... and has added two new higher horsepower engine models to its family of jet-fueled piston engines. Both of the new engines...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.02.24)

“I believe that this issue is the single greatest threat to aviation safety. This is about removing pilots—all of us—from the flight deck over time. Reduced-crew operations is a tipping point—for our profession and the safety of our skies. And...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.02.24): ICAO Three-Letter Designator (3LD)

ICAO Three-Letter Designator (3LD) An ICAO 3LD is an exclusive designator that, when used together with a flight number, becomes the aircraft call sign and provides distinct aircraft identification to air traffic control (ATC). ICAO approves 3LDs to enhance the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.02.24)

Aero Linx: Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Join the Arizona Commemorative Air Force. Become a member of the Commemorative Air Force – the world’s largest flying museum of more than 12,000 members and a fleet of 165 airplanes. Arizona is...

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